Severn Trent
£six figure salary, 30% bonus, car allowance and benefits
Coventry based with midlands travel

Severn Trent is the water utility provider across the heart of the UK. We provide essential services to over 4.6 million households and businesses in a region stretching across the heart of the UK, from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from Shropshire to the East Midlands.

Our business is a fluid one, and as the world of water moves forward, we're moving with it and we are moving at pace. In our recent business plan we set out the ambitious capital programme we want to make for our customers and the environment over the next five years - with over £6bn of capital programmes in the pipeline across the next 5 years.

As a result we've created a brand new role in of Head of Capital Delivery - Water treatment to focus on all of our groundwater & surface water treatment works that clean raw water to the highest standards making it safe to drink.

The role reports directly into our executive committee, and will be accountable for the full life-cycle delivery of a c£2billion programme across the Severn Trent region.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This Head of Capital Delivery for Water Treatment holds overall strategic responsibility and accountability for the delivery of all the Water Treatment capital schemes, ensuring they are delivered in a safe, environmentally responsible and cost effective manner.

You'll lead a mixed function of Severn Trent employees and our delivery supply chain, focusing on strategic planning and continuous improvement. You'll ensure efficiency and effectiveness by meeting all key metrics, developing a customer-centric delivery culture, and fulfilling the commitments in our business plan while seeking new opportunities for future success.

You'll work closely with fellow strategic leaders in Design, Delivery, Capital Commercial, and Operations, as well as the Senior Management Team, Executive Committee, and our Capital Supply chain, to promote a customer-first delivery culture.

Effective communication of plans, progress, and developments to all stakeholders is essential, with a focus on understanding operational challenges for sustained improvements.

This is a critical leadership role requiring the ability to influence senior peers across the business and supply chain. You'll oversee a £2 billion portfolio of projects over five years, ensuring safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective delivery. You'll also develop a two-year programme to meet capital efficiency targets, maintain strong relationships with supply chain contractors, foster innovation, drive safety improvements, manage risks, and nurture the next generation of engineers.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We're looking for a leader who brings collaborative working together with proven experience & track record of working in a regulatory industry leading a multi disciplinary team with a similar sized portfolio of capital projects and programmes - this could either be in house or through a contractor.

Experience in the water/waste industry may be beneficial, but backgrounds in asset-intensive industries like rail, highways, nuclear, utilities, or telecoms are also valuable.

It's likely you will be a chartered Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process , ICA, telecommunications, Environmental Engineer or similar

You'll be used to utilising your team's specialist knowledge and helping them put in place the processes and structure needed to deliver a step change in performance. You'll have excellent communication and influencing skills and will have experience of building effective working relationships with a diverse range of people including our extensive supply chain and be used to drawing on internal and external networks to solve challenges and influence change.

Finally - the role is based in our Coventry head office, where you'll spend the majority of your time supporting your team and working with the members of the executive and SMT. We're a 24/7 operational business who provide a vital service to millions of customers in our region. Our customers, and our communities are at the heart of everything we do, and as a member of the company senior management team you may be required to attend the office at short notice or outside of normal hours to support them.

Being in a reasonable proximity to our office is therefore important, and we can offer relocation support to move the Midlands if needed.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We employ thousands of people who love what they do - and rest assured - we also offer a fantastic benefits package as well!

On top of a great £six figure salary, you'll enjoy up to 30% bonus, £6,900 car allowance, 31 days holiday (plus bank holidays), a fantastic pension scheme where we'll double your contribution (up to 15%) and loads of other benefits.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by providing valuable work experience opportunities. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Plus, you'll be part of a team dedicated to fostering partnerships and creating meaningful experiences for students and community members alike.

WHAT'S NEXT

We can't wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.